COMMENT: Why are diamonds a man’s best friend, too?
The word ‘diamond’ comes from the ancient Greek adámis which means ‘unbreakable’. Known to be one of the hardest substances on earth, diamonds date back billions of years.
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The word ‘diamond’ comes from the ancient Greek adámis which means ‘unbreakable’. Known to be one of the hardest substances on earth, diamonds date back billions of years.